Hydropower
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2,253 MW
São Simão, Brazil – 1,710MW
Located at the border between the State of Minas Gerais and the State of Goias, the São Simão Hydropower Plant, consisting of 6 turbine units with a total installed capacity of 1,710 MW, was commissioned in 1978, and its annual electricity output could meet the need of a city of 6 million inhabitants.
Total installed capacity 1,710MW
La Confluencia, Chile – 157MW
The 157 MW La Confluencia Hydropower plant started its commercial operation in 2010. It is located in Tinguiririca valley, Sixth Region of Chile and CPIH owns 50% of its equity. La Confluencia reduces CO₂ emission by approximately 423,000 tons per year.
Chacayes, Chile – 111MW
The 111 MW Chacayes run-of-river hydropower plant is located in the Cachapoal River basin, Sixth Region of Chile, with 2 vertical Francis turbines. The power plant went into operation in 2011.
Ord, Australia – 30MW
The Ord Hydropower Plant is located in south of Kununurra with 30 MW total installed capacity. When it began generating power in 1997, it was the largest renewable-energy project completed in western Australia. The Ord Hydropower Plant supplies energy to Kununurra and its surrounding areas, benefiting about 40,000 households.
Higuera, Chile - 155MW
The 155 MW La Higuera hydropower project is located in Tinguiririca valley, Sixth Region of Chile and CPIH owns 50% of its equity. The plant is among the first run-off hydro power projects with over 100 MW capacity put into operation in Chile since 2000.
Coya & Pangal, Chile - 69MW
Located in the Catabao River basin, Sixth Region of Chile, the Coya & Pangal run-off hydropower plants have a total installed capacity of 69 MW.